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Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training and Strength Training On Levels of Testosterone and Physical Activity Among Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating High intensity interval training and Strength training for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Completed, enrolled 50 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This RCT is aimed towards determining the effectiveness of exercises based intervention strategy involving high intensity interval training exercises in improving serum testosterone level, body fat composition and physical activity in hopes to provide a definitive exercise regime for the ever common symptoms of pcos. It will be based on the theory that exercise helps in decreasing testosterone level that in turn decrease high androgen levels in the body, exercise further decreases body fat composition (obesity is a common cause or manifestation of pcos).
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
HIIT using treadmill four sets of 4 minute interval session (at 90%-95% of the individual HR max calculated by using the karvonen method) and each set will be followed by three minute of moderate intensity exercise (at 70% of individual HR max).
Strength training will be performed thrice a week, each session will consist of eight dynamic drills.